Forget resolutions. Set goals!

It’s the start of a brand-new year, and people try to convince themselves that they will make resolutions that will have a major impact on their lives.

Exercising regularly, changing your diet, reading more often...we all have the best of intentions.

Then you realize that the holidays are over and reality sets in.

Have you heard of “Quitter’s Day?” It’s the second Friday of January when an estimated 80% of people give up on their resolutions.

This is why setting attainable, and more importantly measurable goals, is what you should be doing to accomplish what you need to do to realize your objectives.

Foxie understands that goal setting is much more effective than making resolutions, and we have compiled a few suggestions to help make your goals something that you can work on, track, and accomplish throughout 2025.

Be specific!

• A resolution is defined as “The firm decision to do or not do something.” That’s fine in theory, but how do you enforce and measure that? Resolutions can be vague and sound more like a wish.
• A goal is defined as “An idea of a desired result that a person can envision, plan, and commit to achieve.” Goals should be clear and concise, with a roadmap that shows when and how to reach it.

Measurable results

• Resolutions have no yardstick to see where and how you are progressing.
• Goals are easily assessed, which makes them possible to evaluate and make necessary adjustments.

Flexibility!

• Resolutions are often idyllic and rigid, and not realistically attainable. This undoubtedly results in frustration and quitting...see “Quitters Day.”
• Goals are open for modification as your situation will inevitably change as time progresses.

Will you be setting goals with friends and family?

LinkMy.Event can assist. Conversational texting, goal setting, and helping to keep everyone on track will result in a much higher success rate rather than going about achieving your goals on your own.

Let us show you how LinkMy.Event will assist in making all your event and goal planning in 2025 easier than you could have ever possibly imagined. Weddings, parties, graduations...any type of gatherings where you need to be organized and where communication is key.

Text “Goals” to 36943, reach us on WebChat, fill out of contact form, or if you prefer to speak with a human, call us at 866-BE-ENGAGED (866-233-6424).